Antirattling device



Patented Dec. 29, 1925.

PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE E. CLAYTON, OF COMPTON, CALIFORNIA.

ANTIRATTLING- DEVICE.

Application filed January To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE E. CLAYTON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Compton, in the county of Los Angeles and State of California, have invented new and useful Improvements in Antirattling Devices, of which the following is a specification.

'My invention relates to devices which when positioned in proximity with a movable member, such as a door, window, or other device that is subjected to rattling, said window, door, etc., may be expeditiously stopped from rattling.

By the use of my invention it is possible to prevent the window panes of a building from being shattered as a result of a heavy storm. 7

It is an object of my invention to provide a novel form of device, preferably though not necessarily, positioned in the frame of a door, window or the like, or in the stop of such door or window, which device will effectually prevent said door, window or the like'from rattling.

A further object of my invention is to provide a casing which may be positioned in the frame, stop, or other part of a door, window or the like, or indeed associated with any other movable device, said casing being provided with a reciprocating means whereby said door, window or the like may be prevented from rattling.

It is also within the province of my invention to counter-sink the casing of my device within any part of a building construction so that it will be rendered invisible.

A still further object of my invention is to provide a novel form of device comprising a casing having associated therewith one or more stationary members and one or more movable members associated therewith, resilient means being provided in said casing and associated with said movable members whereby a buffer in the shape of a pivoted roller or rubber, which roller or rubber is adapted to prevent the door, window, or other member with which it is associated from rattling, and still permit said door, etc., to be operated.

It is also an object of my invention to provide a novel device which is simple in character, easy and inexpensive to construct,

12, 1925. Serial No. 1,798.

not easy to get out of order, durable, thoroughly effective in operation to perform the object intended, and composed of a minimum number of parts.

Further objects and advantages of my device will become more apparent as the description thereof proceeds.

Reference is had to the accompanying drawings in which similar reference characters denote similar parts. In the drawings,

Fig. 11. is a perspective view of one form of my invention showing the device disassembled,

Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the form illustrated in Fig. 1 completely assembled but the cover thereof omitted.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of another form of my invention, with certain parts omitted,

Fig. 4 is a similar view of the form shown in Fig. 3, completely assembled, but with the cover omitted,

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary elevational view showing my device applied to a window,

Fig. 6 is a similar view showing my device applied to a'door, and Fig. 7 is a detail perspective view of certain parts of the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, disassembled.

Describing my invention more in detail, my device comprises a casing or housing 14, preferably though not necessarily, rectangular in shape, which casing or housing is adapted to be positioned in the frame, stop, or other part of a window or door or other construction which is desired to be prevented from rattling. It will be clear, however, that the exact points where said device is positioned is immaterial, it being within the province of my invention to place the same anywhere found desirable or necessary.

In the form shown in Fig. 1, a sleeve 5 is permanently anchored to the wall l of the casing by any preferred means. In said sleeve a member 10 is adapted to be reciprocated, which member has associated therewith a plate 11, either integral therewith or secured thereto in any preferred manner. It is moreover within the province of my invention to secure the sleeve 5 to the plate 11, and the member 10 to the wall 4, making the sleeve 5 the reciprocating member.

As seen in Fig. 2, a spring 7 encircles both the sleeve 5 and the member 10, pressing against the wall 4: and against the plate 11. It is to be understood, however, that it is not necessary that said spring be positioned as just described, so long as said casing be provided with a resilient means for continually pressing the plate 11 against the lip 6, which prevents said plate from extending outside of the casing 14:.

' Mounted upon the plate 11 by any desired means is a buffer 12, which may be formed of any material found desirable, in the pres ent instance of rubber. In the present in stance the bufier 12 is cut away at 13, which cut away portions are adapted to receive the bolts or screws 8, secured to the plate 11 by means of the bolts 9. If desired, instead of the cut away portion 13, said screws or bolts 8 may be merely countersunk therein, so as to provide a smooth surface for the buffer 12. It is also to be understoodthat any other fastening means for securing the buffer 12 to the plate 11 may be substituted for that just described. In fact, the general assembly shown in Fig. 1 may be varied as in practicefound desirable.

In Fig. 1 I have shown a cover 1 provided with a lip for engaging a similar one on the casing 14, or merely its edge, so that any accumulation of dust or dirt in said casing may be prevented. It is clear, however, that such a cover may be omitted if preferred. Suitable holes 2 are formed in the cover 1 corresponding to similar ones in-the flanges 3, so that the casing may be fastened in position wherever needed or desired.

As shown in Fig. 5, my device may be 130- sitioned in the frame or stop of the window W, said frame or stop being cut away or countersunk so that it will lie flush with said frame or stop, the device being entirely invisible when painted over or stained. The buffer 19. will rest against that part of the window sash underneath the stop, and the casing will be positioned with its wall 4 outermost. As shown in Fig. 6 my improved device may similarly be positioned in connection with the door D. It will be understood, of course, that it is within the province ofmy invention to apply my device in any position and'at any place found desirable, said device effectively preventing any movable member from rattling.

'Inoperation, the spring 7, continually under compression, presses outwardly the plate 11 and of course the bufier 12 against the window sash, effectively preventing it from rattling. The buffer 12 being resiliently mounted, it is clear that the operation of the window or the door will not be interfered with.

In the form shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 7, the casing or housing 14 is provided with a pair of stationary members 5 either integral with or secured to the wall 4- of the easing or housing in any preferred manner. In the form shown, the stationary members 5 are in the form of a sleeve, though this is not vital. A pair of members 10, similar to that shown in Fig. 1, are adapted to reciprocate in the sleeves 5, a pair of springs 7 encircling the sleeves 5 and members 10, said springs pressing against the wall 4i and the plate 11 to which the members 10 are secured in any preferred manner. It is of course obvious that the springs 7 need not encircle the sleeves 5 and members 1.0 it being sufiicient that the plate 11 be continually pressed outwardly, the lip 6 preventing said plate from extending outside. of the casing.

Either integral with, or secured to the plate 11 in any preferred manner, is a triangular or other shaped plate P, said plate being provided to afford a support for the pintle of a roller It mounted in a cut away portion of the plate 11. Such a roller may be formed of any suitable material, such as rubber, metal, or any other material. It will be clear, however, that the particular man- 'ner of mounting the roller It is suggestive.

merely, and any other preferred means may be substituted therefor.

It is, of course, to be understood, as in the form shown in Fig. 1, the sleeves 5 and members 10 may be interchanged. It is also clear, that any other means for resiliently holding the plate 11, and the buffer roller It in position may be substituted for that shown and described. The operation of this form of my invention is precisely the same as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the roller R acting as a buffer.

While I have described my invention with great particularity, it is clear that the same maybe modified throughout a wide range. I therefore do not propose to be limited to the exact details of construction shown and described, but reserve the right in practice to make any and all modifications thereof that fall within the scope of the appendedclaims.

I claim as my invention:

1. In an anti-rattling device for windows. doors and the like, iii-combination, a'casing, a plate adapted to be reciprocated in said casing, means associated with said plate and said casing for resisting the movement of said plate, means integral with said casing for preventing said plate from extending beyond said casing, and a buffer so associated with said plate that it may be moved thereby.

In an anti-rattling device, in combinatlon, a casing, a plate adapted to be reciprocated in said casing, at least one stationary sleeve associated with said casing, at least one movable member associated with said plate and adapted to be reciprocatedin said stationary sleeve, at least one resilient member adapted to coact with said casing and said plate, and a buffer member positioned on and adapted to be reciprocated by said plate.

3. In a device of the class described, in combination, a casing, a sleeve positioned in said casing, a movable member associated with said sleeve and adapted for relative movement therewith, a plate in said casing adapted to be moved by said movable member, a guiding plate associated with said last plate, a spring associated with said casing and said first plate, and a buffer adapted to be moved by said plate.

4. In a device of the class described, in

combination, a set of stationary members positioned in said casing, a set of movable members associated with said stationary members, a plate positioned in said casing adapted to be moved by said members, and a buffer member adapted to be moved with said plate.

5. In an anti-rattling device, in combination, a casing, a detachable cover therefor, pairs of relatively reciprocating elements as sociated with said casing, springs associated with said elements, said springs functioning to restrain the movement of said elements, a reciprocating plate associated with said elements and said springs, a stop associated with said casing to prevent said plate from extending beyond said casing, and a buffer member associated with said plate, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

GEORGE E. CLAYTON. 

